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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$399

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What people say

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Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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